unit 2
reserved powers
powers that are not specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution
electoral college
decides who will be elected president and vice president of the U.S. Learn who is involved and how the process works
demographics
statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
third party
a term used in the United States for American political parties other than the two dominant parties, currently the Republican and Democratic parties
referendum
A direct vote by the electorate on a proposal, law, or political issue.
concurrent powers
powers of a federal state that are shared by both the federal government and each constituent political unit, such as a state or province
impeachment
To kick a president or representative out of office
political party
made up of individuals who organize to win elections, operate government, and influence public policy
mass media
the main means of mass communication, such as broadcasting, publishing, and the internet, considered collectively.
recall
a power reserved to the voters that allows the voters, by petition, to demand the removal of an elected official
delegated powers
the power to coin money, to regulate commerce, to declare war, to raise and maintain armed forces, and to establish a Post Office
executive order
directing a federal official or administrative agency to engage in a course of action or refrain from a course of action
interest group
Their main goal is to use lobbying, media campaigns, polls, and research to influence the public in favor of their beliefs
4th branch of government
the media
FAA
the largest transportation agency of the U.S. government and regulates all aspects of civil aviation in the country as well as over surrounding international waters.
reapportionment
the redistribution of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives based on changes in population
pardon
lobbying
seek to influence (a politician or public official) on an issue
censorship
the suppression of words, images, or ideas that are "offensive"
FDA
The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs.
census
a 10 year count of citizens of america
us. v nixon
On July 24, 1974, the ruling was important to the late stages of the Watergate scandal, amidst an ongoing process to impeach Richard Nixon. Considered a crucial precedent limiting the power of any U.S. president to claim executive privilege.
regulatory agency
issue rules or regulations, to issue licenses, to establish rates, or to undertake a combination of these actions
initiative
A petition to propose amendments to the constitution. A petition to propose enactment of national legislation.
FCC
regulates interstate and international communications through cable, radio, television, satellite and wire